Immich
Immich as the De-Google Gateway: Great App, Serious Backup Responsibility
08/12/2026
Plan an Immich photo service with protected originals, database backups, controlled access, and isolated restore tests before migrating the family archive; mobile synchronization alone is not a backup.
Immich vs Google Photos: Which Photo Backup Setup Should You Trust?
06/22/2026
Compare provider-operated Google Photos with self-managed Immich, then test phone uploads, metadata exports, and independent recovery before replacing the family library or deleting originals.
What Not to Self-Host in 2026: A Practical Risk List for Homelabs
06/22/2026
A realistic self-hosting risk guide covering email, passwords, identity, family-critical data, public dashboards, backups, and safer alternatives.